An
interactive course designed to introduce the non-major
to the art and discipline of acting as both performer
and observer. Through a sequence of exercises
and practice, the student will be introduced to
the actors mode of thinking, creating, and
working.

DRA 120

Acting
I

3 cr

A
workshop-lecture course introducing a basic process
for acting on the stage in the style of modern
realism.

DRA 121

Acting
II

3 cr

A
continuation of Acting I, this course emphasizes
character development and introduces the work
of Constantin Stanislavski. Prerequisite: DRA
120 or permission of instructor.

DRA 130

Stagecraft

3 cr

A
lecture-laboratory course in the fundamentals
of stagecraft.

DRA 131

Fundamentals
of Stage Lighting

3 cr

A
lecture-laboratory course in the fundamentals
of stage lighting.

DRA 132

Costume
Fundamentals

3 cr

A
lecture-laboratory course in the fundamentals
of costuming for the stage, including basic sewing
skills as they apply to theatrical costumes.

DRA
133

Computer
Graphics for the Theatre

1
cr

An
introductory course on computer drafting and graphic
design for the stage.

DRA 204

Dance
Techniques I

3 cr

A
review and expansion of technique, vocabulary,
and history of ballet, jazz, and theatrical dance.
Prerequisites: DRA 104 and 105.

DRA 205

Dance
Techniques II

3 cr

An
exploration of modern dance techniques, vocabulary,
and history with ballet as their basis. Prerequisite:
DRA 204.

DRA 210

Makeup

1 cr

A
study of the materials and techniques of theatrical
makeup.

DRA 220

Stage
Movement

3 cr

Through
exercises and scene study, student-actors explore
movement for the stage. Prerequisite: DRA 121
or permission of instructor.

DRA 221

Voice
for Actors

3 cr

A
workshop-lecture course in speaking voice and
articulation for performance. Prerequisite: DRA
121 or permission of instructor.

DRA 250

Theatre
Management

3 cr

A
basic course in the principles of accounting,
purchasing, box-office management, house management,
and promotion.

DRA 261

Creative
Dramatics

3 cr

A
practical course concerned with improvisational
acting with children. Of special interest to students
in Education and Leisure Services.

DRA 290

Special
Topics

3 cr

Theatre
and drama topics not covered in regular curriculum.
May be repeated when subject varies.

DRA 300

Advanced
Workshop: Rehearsal and Performance

1 cr

Advanced
practical experience in acting. May be repeated
for a maximum of four hours. Prerequisite: Junior
status and permission of the department chair.

DRA 301

Advanced
Workshop: Technical Production

1 cr

Advanced
practical experience in backstage work. May be
repeated for a total of four hours. Prerequisite:
Junior status and permission of the department
chair.

DRA 302

Advanced
Workshop: Special Activities

1 cr

Advanced
practical experience in theatre areas other than
acting or technical production. May be repeated
for a total of four hours. Prerequisite: Junior
status and permission of the department chair.

DRA 310

Playwriting

3 cr

Studies
in character, plot development, and the one-act
play form. Prerequisite: Permission of department
chair.

DRA 320

Acting
III

3 cr

An
in-depth study of character analysis and portrayal.
Prerequisite: DRA 121.

DRA 321

Acting
IV

3 cr

A
continuation of Acting III, this course emphasizes
the techniques of theatrical styles. Prerequisite:
DRA 320.